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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Resident Evil Requiem release date, platforms, and trailer revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025
Capcom has officially unveiled Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth main installment in its iconic survival horror franchise, with a release date scheduled for February 27, 2026. The announcement came during Summer Game Fest 2025 in Los Angeles, making it one of the standout reveals at the end of the presentation. The game was introduced through a surprise trailer approximately 20 minutes after Capcom first teased the future of the Resident Evil series earlier in the show. That initial segment acknowledged the franchise's upcoming 30th anniversary in March 2026 but stopped short of revealing any new footage or specific details. In a video message shared prior to the trailer reveal, Capcom game director Jun Takeuchi thanked fans for their continued support. 'Thanks to all of you, Resident Evil is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary this coming March,' Takeuchi said. 'We truly appreciate your continued support… bear with us a little longer… and it'll be ready.' Resident Evil Requiem will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The new game follows 2021's Resident Evil Village, which was the franchise's eighth mainline title. The original Resident Evil was released in 1996 for the PlayStation, created by Shinji Mikami and Tokuro Fujiwara. The series has since evolved into a major multimedia franchise, with numerous sequels, remakes, and adaptations for film and television, solidifying its place in video game history. With Requiem, Capcom looks to honor the legacy of the franchise while pushing the survival horror genre into its next chapter. The reveal closed out Summer Game Fest 2025 on a high note and has already generated strong excitement among fans.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Resident Evil 9 Executive Producer Trolls Everyone And Actually Announces It
Resident Evil 9's executive producer, Jun Takeuchi, announced today at Summer Game Fest that he was not ready to announce anything about the next main entry in the series. Sorry. See you later! (Update: 7:00 EST PM: Actually, Capcom tricked us and announced Resident Evil 9: Requiem.) Never mind, folks. Capcom and Takeuchi played a fast one on us and released the trailer for Resident Evil 9 just minutes after telling everyone otherwise. The game is out on February 27, 2026, and is coming to PS5, Xbox, and PC. Well, I guess he did say we'd get more info in 'a blink of an eye.' Here's the trailer: In the surprise trailer, we see a woman who is working for the FBI and looking into some strange murders. Then some wild stuff happens, and suddenly we are transported to what appears to be the old Raccoon City police station, but it looks post-apocalyptic, almost. Not sure what's going on here, but I'm excited for fans to dig in and find all the details. And here's how Capcom describes the game from its official website: Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core. A new era of survival horror begins in 2026. Technological advancements combined with the development team's depth of experience combine in a story with rich characters and gameplay that's more immersive than ever before. Original story continues below: Fans expected a big Resident Evil 9 reveal during the event today as leakers continued to hint that it was going to happen. And yet, it didn't happen. At one point, the actress who voices Lady D in Resident Evil Village appeared, but that was just to promote a Capcom sale on Steam. Then she appeared again, celebrating the birthday of the series and throwing to Takeuchi, who didn't introduce a trailer, but instead asked fans to wait a bit longer. 'Thanks to all of you, Resident Evil is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary this coming March,' said Takeuchi. 'Now, about the latest Resident Evil game you've all been waiting for, bear with us a little longer. Just a blink of an eye more, and it'll be ready.' Rumors have swirled about a new Resident Evil entry following the release of Resident Evil Village in 2021. Though Capcom did hint at Village officially being the eighth entry via its logo, which contained a stylized VIII, the game didn't technically include an 8 in the title, leading some to believe it was a spin-off of Resident Evil 7. And with today's lack of a name or anything else, we will still have to wait and see if Capcom counts Village as a full-fledged eighth entry in the franchise or if the next game will be named Resident Evil 8. It all seems needlessly confusing, but that's to be expected with this series. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Resident Evil 9 gets a surprise announcement at Summer Game Fest
The next Resident Evil is on its way, with all the bone-chilling horror you expect, and will arrive on February 27, 2026. First announced at Summer Game Fest 2025, Resident Evil Requiem puts the player in the role of Grace Ashcroft, the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak and Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2. Working for the FBI, Grace is shown investigating a strange, unidentified disease that has so far claimed four victims. Her investigation is interrupted by her boss, telling her he needs a technical analyst in the field. He asks her to go to the Remwood Hotel, the apparent location of her mother's murder. Surprised? So were most fans, as this is the first information revealed that Alyssa Ashcroft is dead. Recommended Videos The news follows a short tease from Resident Evil Executive Producer Jun Takeuchi, who appeared on screen long enough to thank fans for their continued support and ask them to wait just a tad longer for the game. And then Resident Evil 9 is announced at the end of Summer Game Fest, yanking the rug out from under fans and proving once and for all that Capcom is a master of trolling its audience. More details will be revealed in the lead-up to the game. Described as a shift for the franchise with a focus on 'cinematic high stakes action,' Resident Evil Requiem will release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series simultaneously. In addition to another Ashcroft, the trailer suggests Leon Kennedy will also make an appearance, potentially as a secondary protagonist. In the wake of Resident Evil 4 Remake's success, this would be a brilliant move on Capcom's part to keep fans happy, especially if the tone of the series is changing. There's not much more information about the title, but it will supposedly be playable in August at Gamescom.
